e (1):goal, object(2): an object of attack, ridicule, or abuse; specifically: a victim or prospective victim of a swindle (3): the point under discussion (4): condition of being correct or accurate <her observations are on the mark>

f: a standard of performance, quality, or condition :norm<not feeling up to the mark lately>

3

a (1):sign, indication<a mark of his esteem>(2): an impression (as a scratch, scar, or stain) made on something (3): a distinguishing trait or quality :characteristic<the marks of an educated person>

b: a symbol used for identification or indication of ownership

c: a cross made in place of a signature

d (1):trademark(2)capitalized —used with a numeral to designate a particular model of a product <Mark II>

Origin of MARK

Middle English, from Old English mearc boundary, march, sign; akin to Old High German marha boundary, Latin margo

First Known Use: before 12th century

Synonym Discussion of MARK

sign, mark, token, note, symptom mean a discernible indication of what is not itself directly perceptible. sign applies to any indication to be perceived by the senses or the reason <encouraging signs for the economy>. mark suggests something impressed on or inherently characteristic of a thing often in contrast to general outward appearance <a mark of a good upbringing>. token applies to something that serves as a proof of something intangible <this gift is a token of our esteem>. note suggests a distinguishing mark or characteristic <a note of irony in her writing>. symptom suggests an outward indication of an internal change or condition <rampant crime is a symptom of that city's decay>.

2mark

Full Definition of MARK

transitive verb

1

a (1): to fix or trace out the bounds or limits of (2): to plot the course of :chart

b: to set apart by or as if by a line or boundary —usually used with off

2

a (1): to designate as if by a mark (2): to make or leave a mark on (3): to furnish with natural marks<wings marked with white>(4): to label so as to indicate price or quality (5): to make notations in or on

b (1): to make note of in writing :jot<marking the date in his journal>(2): to indicate by a mark or symbol <mark an accent>(3):register, record(4): to determine the value of by means of marks or symbols :grade<mark term papers>

: something aimed at :target<… he missed his mark and delivered a good clout to Mig's nose instead. — Kate DiCamillo, The Tale of Despereaux>

5

: a grade or score showing the quality of work or conduct <He gets good marks in school.>

6

: something designed or serving to record position <high-water mark>

7

: the starting line of a race

2mark

verb

markedmark·ing

Definition of MARK for Kids

1

: to indicate a location <He marked his place in the book.>

2

: to set apart by a line or boundary <We tried to mark off a baseball diamond.>

3

: to make a shape, symbol, or word on <I'll mark the top with a cross.>

4

: to decide and show the value or quality of :grade<Teachers mark tests.>

5

: to be an important characteristic of <The disease is marked by fever.>

6

: to take notice of <You'll be sorry, mark my words.>

— mark·ernoun

Medical Dictionary

mark

noun\ˈmärk\

Medical Definition of MARK

1

: a narrow deep hollow on the surface of the crown of a horse's incisor tooth that gradually becomes obliterated by the wearing away of the crown and therefore is indicative of the animal's age and usually disappears from the lower central incisors about the sixth year while traces may remain in the upper until the eleventh